Balu Brigada - Portal (2025)


Portal is a confident and emotionally expansive debut that physically transports listeners through sonic snapshots of New York, Berlin, and Auckland. The album fuses groovy guitar lines, synth-laced production, and introspective lyricism—songs like “So Cold” and “Backseat” feel built for both car rides and late-night reflection. Its layered instrumentation and rough edges signal a bold commitment to experimentation. Highlights like “Sideways” combine relatability with sharp hooks, revealing a band unafraid to explore vulnerability in pop form. Overall, Portal delivers a stylishly cohesive alt-pop journey that announces Balu Brigada as a standout new voice




Genre: Indie Rock
Country: New Zealand

Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 326th / 614

Highlight: Backseat


Made me think of:
Cage the Elephant
The Strokes
Tame Impala

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